SportOther SportsConor McGregorThe former dual-weight UFC champion is set to end a five-year hiatus when he takes on Max Holloway in July at UFC 329 in Las Vegas10:48, 21 May 2026Conor McGregor insists he is 'fully tuned in' and 'energised' for his UFC return.‌The former two-division UFC champion has not fought since breaking his leg in a first round defeat to long-time rival Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 back in 2021. McGregor was due to return to the octagon two years ago against Michael Chandler, but was forced to pull out due to injury.‌But the Dublin scrapper has been ramping up training over the last few months ahead of his dramatic UFC comeback. The 37-year-old will take on former featherweight champion Max Holloway in a welterweight showdown at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.‌McGregor has been fairly active on social media since his return - recently mocking ex-rival Nate Diaz for his brutal defeat to Mike Perry last weekend. But the UFC icon has provided an update into how training is going to his millions of followers on social media. It reads: "Thank you for all the love, support, and encouragement over the last few days, people!"Content cannot be displayed without consent‌"I am feeling very energised entering intense training camp because of it! I am very grateful for the team I have around me. My coaches and training partners, we are all fully tuned in for the challenge at hand and it is a glorious time in our gym!"Swipe to see an incredible snap shot of sparring with my long time training partner and friend, @nicolosolli_mma, who is in phenomenal condition pushing me hard, with coaches monitoring our every exchange. I am better than ever, and I relish the opportunity to once again show my mastery in martial arts to the world. Lord Jesus in your name, please, to inspire the next generation to come! Amen."FOLLOW OUR FIGHTING FB PAGE! Latest boxing and MMA news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook pageArticle continues belowREAD MORE: Conor McGregor told exactly how to beat Max Holloway in UFC comebackREAD MORE: Conor McGregor warned UFC comeback fight could be 'heartbreaking'It's not the first time both McGregor and Holloway have met inside the cage. The two icons clashed back in 2013 - with the Irishman going on to secure the bragging rights after defeating the Hawaiian via decision.Since McGregor's last outing, Holloway has been very much active in the cage, and has since moved up to lightweight, and has already picked up wins over the likes of Poirier and Justin Gaethje in the new weight class. 'Blessed' - a 32-fight UFC veteran - has been involved in some wars as of late, and ex-foe Poirier believes they may be starting to catch up with him in what's certainly a huge boost for McGregor's chances later this summer.“The thing that I keep thinking about is in Max’s last three fights, he’s touched the canvas more times than he’s touched his whole career,” he said on Paramount’s Deep Waters show. “(Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria) dropped him, I dropped him. That’s his last few fights. If Max’s chin is finally catching up to the style of fighting he does, Conor (McGregor) could put him down.”Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌UFCConor McGregor